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The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore

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Mariana SAntos

The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore. Introduction. The origins of the word gnome Greek gnōmē , from gignōskein : to know -1577 gnomus in Latin -1661 an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure . Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Page 1: The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore

The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore

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The origins of the word gnome

Greek gnōmē, from gignōskein: to know -1577

gnomus in Latin -1661 an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure

Introduction

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The German mythos

Why this possible thought

Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs?

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Norse Mythos

Land Wights

House Wights

The Norse Mythos

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Possible links to goblins

Why the darker version

The Darker Side of Gnomes

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It’s all about their hats and pointy beards

The art work associated

o Priapos

o Freyr

Gnomes as a Phallic symbol

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The Origins

Germany

Brought to England

Debate, to Gnome or not to gnome your Garden

To Gnome or Not to Gnome Your Garden

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Nickelodeon from 1987 to 1995

David is an animal doctor

They are the protectors of the forest

This version’s description

Modern Day : David the Gnome

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Travels around

Feeling of home while travelingMake buyers feel more secure

Cult like following

The traveling gnome prank

Travelocity Gnome

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World of Warcraft gnome facts

Gamer Gnomes

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What folklore can tell us

My theory

Interpreting the Data